JP2012218699A - Car washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a car washing machine which can enhance maintainability.SOLUTION: The car washing machine WA performs car washing of a vehicle CA to be washed by jetting a liquid agent to the vehicle CA while relatively moving a car washing machine body 1 having a rotating brush and the vehicle CA to be washed in a front and rear direction, and includes a liquid storing tank 60 having an injection port 61 and storing the liquid agent, a tank storing part 50 provided in the car washing machine body 1 and housing the liquid storing tank 60, a tank storing cover 30 opening and closing the tank storing part 50, and a regulation part regulating opening of the tank storing cover 30 in an exposing state to expose the injection port 61. When the regulation of opening of the tank storing cover 30 performed by the regulation part is released by moving the tank storing cover 30 from the exposing state to a prescribed direction, the tank storing cover can be removed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a car wash machine that is installed in a gas station or the like to wash a vehicle to be cleaned.

  A conventional car wash machine installed in a gas station or the like is disclosed in Patent Document 1. In this car wash machine, when a car wash condition is set by an operation of a user of the car to be washed, the car wash of the car to be washed is accepted. Accordingly, the car wash is started, and the liquid agent and the wash water are sprayed on the vehicle to be cleaned while relatively moving the vehicle to be cleaned and the car wash machine body in the front-rear direction based on the set car wash conditions.

  The liquid agent supplied at the time of car washing is supplied via a pipe from a liquid storage tank housed in a tank housing portion provided in the car wash machine body. An upper portion of the liquid storage tank is provided with an inlet for a liquid agent closed by a cap. Then, the liquid storage tank is stored, a tank storage cover fixed by a hinge is opened, and the inlet is exposed from the car wash machine body. Thereby, the liquid agent can be replenished to the liquid storage tank through the inlet from which the cap is removed by the staff.

JP 2010-12954 A

  However, according to the conventional car wash machine, the tank storage cover to be stored is fixed with a hinge. Therefore, it is necessary to remove and disassemble the tank storage cover when performing maintenance such as tank replacement, cleaning, and pipe repair. is there. For this reason, it takes time to replace the tank by taking out the tank storage cover, and there is a problem that the maintainability of the car wash machine is poor.

  An object of this invention is to provide the car wash machine which can improve maintainability.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention relates to a car wash machine for washing a vehicle to be cleaned by injecting a liquid agent while relatively moving a car wash body having a rotating brush and a vehicle to be cleaned in the front-rear direction. A liquid storage tank having an inlet for storing the liquid agent; a tank storage portion provided in the car wash machine body for storing the liquid storage tank; a tank storage cover for opening and closing the tank storage portion; A restriction portion that restricts the opening of the tank storage cover in an exposed state that exposes the inlet, and moves the tank storage cover in a predetermined direction from the exposed state to restrict the opening of the tank storage cover by the restriction portion. The tank storage cover can be removed when the is released.

  According to this configuration, the car wash machine body moves relative to the vehicle to be cleaned in the front-rear direction based on the set car wash conditions. A liquid agent is supplied to the vehicle to be cleaned from a liquid storage tank through a pipe, and a rotating brush provided on the car wash machine body slides on the vehicle to be cleaned to wash the vehicle to be cleaned. The liquid storage tank is disposed in the tank storage portion, and when the tank storage cover is opened and the inlet is exposed, the opening of the tank storage cover is restricted by the restriction portion. In this exposed state, the liquid storage tank is filled with the liquid agent, and the tank storage cover is closed. Further, when the tank storage cover is moved in a predetermined direction from the exposed state, the restriction of the restriction portion is released, and the tank storage cover is removed and maintenance in the tank storage portion is performed.

  According to the present invention, in the car wash machine having the above-described configuration, the tank storage is performed by the first groove pin disposed at one end of the first engagement pin disposed at one of the tank storage portion and the tank storage cover. Guided when the cover is opened and closed, and the second engagement pin arranged in one of the tank storage part and the tank storage cover opens one end and opens and closes the tank storage cover by the second groove part arranged in the other. It is sometimes guided, and the restriction portion is formed by a step portion provided in at least one of the first and second groove portions, and a first engagement pin or a second engagement pin that contacts the step portion. To do.

  According to this configuration, for example, the first engagement pin and the second engagement pin are arranged on the wall surface of the tank storage portion, and the first groove portion and the second groove portion are formed in the tank storage cover. The first engagement pin and the second engagement pin are relatively moved by the guidance of the first groove portion and the second groove portion, and the tank storage cover can be opened and closed stably. When the first engagement pin or the second engagement pin comes into contact with the step portion provided in the first groove portion or the second groove portion, the opening of the tank storage cover is restricted, and the inlet is exposed. Further, when the engagement between the step portion and the first engagement pin or the second engagement pin is released, the first engagement pin and the second engagement pin come out from the open ends of the first groove portion and the second groove portion, and the tank is stored. The cover is removed. The first engagement pin and the second engagement pin may be provided in the tank storage cover, and the first groove portion and the second groove portion may be provided in the tank storage portion. Further, one of the first engagement pin and the second engagement pin may be provided in the tank storage portion, and the other may be provided in the tank storage cover.

  According to the present invention, in the car wash machine configured as described above, the first groove portion and the second groove portion are arranged on the side surface of the tank storage cover to open the lower end, and the first engagement pin and the second engagement pin are the tank tank. The tank storage cover is arranged in a storage portion and can stand on its own when the tank storage cover is removed with its lower side opened.

  According to the present invention, in the car wash machine having the above-described configuration, the first engagement pin is disposed above the second engagement pin, and the second engagement is performed when the tank storage cover shifts from the closed state to the exposed state. It is characterized by rotating around a pin.

  Further, in the car wash machine having the above-described configuration, the first groove portion has a retaining portion that engages with the first engagement pin when the tank storage cover is closed to restrict removal of the tank storage cover. It is characterized by.

  According to this configuration, for example, the retaining portion is formed so as to cover the lower portion of the first engagement pin, and the relative movement downward of the first engagement pin is restricted by the retaining portion. The removal of the storage cover can be prevented.

  According to the present invention, in the car wash machine having the above-described configuration, a protruding portion that protrudes above the upper surface of the tank storage cover and contacts the periphery of the tank storage portion when the tank storage cover is closed is provided. And the contents of the liquid storage tank are identified and displayed on one of the opposing surfaces of the main body of the car wash machine.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the car wash machine which can improve maintainability can be provided.

The side view which shows the whole structure of the car wash machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. The front view which shows the whole structure of the car wash machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. The perspective view which shows the whole structure of the car wash machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. The perspective view which shows the tank storage cover of the car wash machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. The side view which shows the tank storage cover of the car wash machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. The side view which shows the state which closed the tank storage cover of the car wash machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. The side view which shows the state which opened the tank storage cover of the car wash machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. The perspective view which shows the state which opened the tank storage cover of the car wash machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. The side view which shows the state which removed the tank storage cover of the car wash machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. The side view which shows the state which closed the tank storage cover of the car wash machine of 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

  A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1, 2, and 3 are a side view, a front view, and a perspective view showing the car wash machine of the present embodiment. The car wash machine WA includes a car wash machine main body 1, and a remote panel 7 </ b> A is disposed on the approach path of the car wash machine main body 1. The vehicle to be cleaned CA stops in front of the remote panel 7A, and receives a car wash by operating the remote panel 7A.

  The car wash machine main body 1 is formed in a gate shape straddling the vehicle to be cleaned CA. Wheels 3 arranged on a pair of left and right rails 2 provided on the ground are provided on the bottom surface of the car wash machine main body 1. Thereby, the car wash machine main body 1 travels on the rail 2 and relatively moves back and forth with respect to the vehicle to be cleaned CA.

  The car wash machine main body 1 is provided with a plurality of rotating brushes for brushing the vehicle to be cleaned CA. The brush comprises a top brush 4, a side brush 5 and a rocker brush 6. The top brush 4 is formed by cleaning the upper surface of the vehicle CA to be cleaned and radially fixing brush bristles made of cloth (woven fabric, knitted fabric, non-woven fabric, etc.) or resin fibers on the rotating shaft.

  A pair of left and right side brushes 5 is provided, and slides on both side surfaces and front and rear surfaces of the vehicle to be cleaned CA to clean the vehicle to be cleaned CA. A pair of left and right rocker brushes 6 are provided to clean the lower portion of the side surface including the tire of the vehicle CA to be cleaned. The side brush 5 and the rocker brush 6 also have the same rotating shaft and brush hair as the top brush 4.

  On the left side of the front surface of the car wash machine body 1, there is provided a tank storage unit 50 for storing a plurality of liquid storage tanks 60 (see FIG. 7) for storing various liquid agents such as detergents and waxes. The front surface of the tank storage unit 50 is opened and closed by a tank storage cover 30.

  Distributing piping 51 for distributing the city water and the liquid agent from each liquid storage tank via a solenoid valve or the like is provided above the tank housing 50 via a grommet 62 (see FIG. 6). First and second water purification nozzles 11 and 13, first and second detergent nozzles 12 and 15, a water-repellent coating nozzle 14, and a wax nozzle 16 are led out to the distribution pipe portion 51.

  The first and second water purification nozzles 11 and 12 are respectively arranged on the near side and the far side of the car wash machine body 1 and inject city water to the vehicle CA to be cleaned. The first and second detergent nozzles 12 and 15 are respectively arranged on the near side and the far side of the car wash machine main body 1 and spray detergent onto the vehicle to be cleaned CA. The water repellent coating nozzle 14 is disposed on the back side of the car wash machine body 1 and sprays a water repellent coating agent onto the vehicle CA to be cleaned. The wax nozzle 16 is disposed on the back side of the car wash machine body 1 and injects wax onto the vehicle CA to be cleaned.

  Further, a top blowing nozzle 21 is provided at the center upper portion of the car wash machine main body 1, and side blowing nozzles 22 are provided on both sides. The top blowing nozzle 21 and the side blowing nozzle 22 are arranged so as to be movable up and down, and the blowing from the blower 20 is blown against the vehicle CA to be cleaned and dried.

  A vehicle sensor 8 is provided on the front upper portion of the car wash machine body 1. The vehicle sensor 8 is composed of a photoelectric sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or the like, and detects the presence or absence of the vehicle to be cleaned CA that enters the car wash machine main body 1.

  An operation panel 7 is disposed on the front surface of one side of the car wash machine body 1. The operation panel 7 has the same operation buttons as the remote panel 7A, and accepts a car wash and sets car wash conditions by the operation of a user who gets off the vehicle to be cleaned CA.

  As setting of the car wash conditions, buttons for adding shampoo, waxing, water repellent coat, etc. to the water wash are provided on the operation panel 7 and the remote panel 7A. There are also buttons for high-end shampoo, high-grade wax, high-grade water repellent coat, special coat and the like. In addition, equipment setting buttons such as front guard, fender pole, door mirror, rear wiper, and no applicable equipment are provided.

  With the above configuration, the car wash machine main body 1 moves in the front-rear direction relative to the vehicle to be cleaned CA based on the set car wash conditions. Then, the liquid agent is supplied from the liquid storage tank 50 to the vehicle to be cleaned CA, and the rotating brush provided in the car wash machine body 1 slides on the vehicle to be cleaned CA to wash the vehicle to be cleaned CA.

  4 and 5 are a perspective view and a side view of the tank storage cover 30. The tank storage cover 30 opens the back surface and the lower side 36 and covers both side surfaces 32, the upper surface 31, and the front surface 34.

  A protruding portion 33 is provided above the upper surface 31 of the tank storage cover 30 so as to contact the periphery of the tank storage portion 50 when the tank storage cover 30 is closed (see FIG. 6). The protrusion 33 is provided with a handle 35 that is gripped when opening and closing. You may fix the protrusion part 33 and the car wash machine main body 1 with a magnet, a screw, etc.

  FIG. 5 is a side view of the tank storage cover 30. A first groove 41 that guides the first engagement pin 65 (see FIGS. 6 and 7) and a second groove 43 that guides the second engagement pin 66 (see FIGS. 6 and 7) on both side surfaces 32. , Are provided respectively. The lower side 36 of the tank storage cover 30 is composed of a front surface 34 and both side surfaces 32, and forms a U-shaped bent bottom surface. For this reason, the tank storage cover 30 removed from the tank storage unit 50 can be made independent by grounding the lower side 36.

  The first groove portion 41 is formed to extend in the vertical direction, and has an open end 41A at the lower end. At the upper end of the first groove portion 41, a retaining portion 41B protruding forward is formed. On the back surface of the first groove portion 41, a step portion 41D protruding backward is provided. The retaining portion 41B and the stepped portion 41D are connected to each other by a wall surface extending linearly from the middle point 41C to the front and rear to form an upper surface 41E of the first groove portion 41.

  The second groove portion 43 is disposed in front of the first groove portion 41 and extends in the vertical direction, and has an open end 43A below. The second groove 43 is shorter in the vertical direction than the first groove 41, and the upper end 43 </ b> B of the second groove 43 is disposed below the upper end of the first groove 41.

  FIG. 6 is a side view showing a closed state in which the tank storage cover 30 is closed. The first engagement pin 65 and the second engagement pin 66 project from the side wall of the tank housing portion 50, and the second engagement pin 66 is disposed vertically below the first engagement pin 65. In the closed state of the tank storage cover 30, the first engagement pin 65 engages with the retaining portion 41 </ b> B of the first groove portion 41, and the second engagement pin 66 contacts the upper end 43 </ b> B of the second groove portion 43.

  At this time, the first and second engagement pins 65 and 66 are arranged in the vertical direction, and the retaining portion 41B of the first groove portion 41 and the upper end 43B of the second groove portion 43 are arranged so as to be displaced forward and backward, so that the tank storage The front surface of the cover 30 is inclined so that the upper side protrudes. Further, since the first engagement pin 65 is restricted from moving downward by the retaining portion 41B that covers the lower portion, the tank storage cover 30 is retained. Thereby, unintentional removal of the tank storage cover 30 can be prevented.

  When the tank storage cover 30 is opened from the closed state, the second engagement pin 66 maintains a state of being substantially in contact with the upper end 43 </ b> B of the second groove 43, and the tank storage cover 30 holds the second engagement pin 66. Rotate to center. On the other hand, the first engagement pin 65 moves away from the retaining portion 41B of the first groove portion 41 and relatively moves along the upper surface 41E.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 7, when the first engagement pin 65 comes into contact with the step portion 41 </ b> D, the opening of the tank storage cover 30 is restricted and the inlet 61 is exposed. Therefore, the first engaging pin 65 and the step portion 41D constitute a restricting portion that restricts the opening of the tank storage cover 30. In the exposed state, the car wash staff can inject the liquid agent from the inlet 61 into the liquid storage tank 60 and replenish it.

  At this time, as shown in the perspective view of FIG. 8, the seal 63 disposed to face the protruding portion 33 around the tank housing portion 50 of the car wash machine body 1 is exposed. The seal 63 can identify and display the contents of the liquid storage tank 66, and can identify the contents of the liquid storage tank 66 with the tank storage cover 30 open. In addition, you may provide the seal | sticker 63 in the surface facing the car wash machine main body 1 of the protrusion part 33. FIG.

  When the tank storage cover 30 is rotated downward from the exposed state shown in FIG. 7 and pulled upward, the first engagement pin 65 is separated from the step portion 41D. Thereby, the restriction | limiting of opening of the tank storage cover 30 is cancelled | released. Then, as shown in FIG. 9, when the tank storage cover 30 is pulled up in the direction of arrow D, the first and second engagement pins 65 and 66 are released from the open ends 41A and 43A of the first and second groove portions 41 and 43, respectively. Get out. Thereby, the tank storage cover 30 can be removed, and maintenance such as replacement of the liquid storage tank 60 and repair of the distribution pipe portion 51 can be performed.

  According to the present embodiment, the tank storage cover 30 that opens and closes the tank storage portion 50 is provided with the restriction portions (the step portion 41D and the first engagement pin 65) that restrict the opening of the tank storage cover 30 in the exposed state where the inlet 61 is exposed. Thus, the liquid agent can be easily injected into the liquid storage tank 60 while the tank storage cover 30 is kept open. Further, since the tank storage cover 30 can be removed by moving the tank storage cover 30 in a predetermined direction from the exposed state and releasing the restriction of opening, the maintenance in the tank storage portion 50 can be easily performed.

  In addition, first and second engagement pins 65 and 66 are provided in the tank storage portion 50, and first and second groove portions 41 and 43 that guide the first and second engagement pins 65 and 66 to the tank storage cover 30. And a step portion 41D with which the first engagement pin 65 abuts the first groove portion 41 is provided. Thus, the tank storage cover 30 can be stably opened and closed by supporting the tank storage cover 30 at two locations by the first and second engagement pins 65 and 66. In addition, a restricting portion that restricts the opening of the tank storage cover 30 in the exposed state can be easily realized by the step portion 41 </ b> D and the first engagement pin 65.

  The first engagement pin 65 and the second engagement pin 66 may be provided in the tank storage cover 30, and the first groove portion 41 and the second groove portion 43 may be provided in the tank storage portion 50. Further, one of the first engagement pin 65 and the second engagement pin 66 may be provided in the tank storage portion 50 and the other may be provided in the tank storage cover 30.

  Further, the tank storage cover 30 is formed so as to be able to stand by opening the lower side 36, and has first and second groove portions 41 and 43 whose lower ends are opened. Thereby, when the removed tank storage cover 30 becomes self-supporting, the area which becomes dirty with the ground can be reduced.

  Further, the first engagement pin 65 is disposed above the second engagement pin 66, and rotates around the second engagement pin 66 when the tank storage cover 30 shifts from the closed state to the exposed state. Thereby, the tank storage cover 30 can be opened and closed easily.

  In addition, since the retaining portion 41B that prevents the tank storage cover 30 from being detached when the tank storage cover 30 is closed is provided, unintentional removal of the tank storage cover 30 can be prevented.

  Further, the contents of the liquid storage tank 60 are identified and displayed on one of the opposing surfaces of the car wash machine body 1 and the protruding portion 33 that protrudes above the tank storage cover 30 and contacts the tank storage portion 50. Thereby, even if the liquid storage tank 60 leaks, the identification display part is hard to get dirty, and the contents of the liquid storage tank 60 can be easily identified by opening the tank storage cover 30.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, FIG. 10 is a side view showing a state where the tank storage cover 30 of the car wash machine 1 of the second embodiment is closed. For convenience of explanation, the same reference numerals are given to the same parts as those in the first embodiment shown in FIGS. In the present embodiment, the configuration of the tank storage cover 30 is different from that of the first embodiment, and a concave portion 1 a is provided above the tank storage portion 50 on the front surface of the car wash machine body 1. Other parts are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  The concave portion 1a provided on the front surface of the car wash machine body 1 faces the tank storage portion 50, and the tank storage cover 30 is formed to extend in the vertical direction so as to cover the front surface of the concave portion 1a. The liquid agent is injected through the recess 1a into the inlet 61 of the liquid storage tank 60 exposed when the tank storage cover 30 is opened.

  First and second groove portions 41 and 43 similar to those in the first embodiment are provided on the side surface of the tank storage cover 30. The retaining portion 41B of the first groove portion 41 extends forward, and the retaining portion 41B and the upper end 43B of the second groove portion 43 are arranged at the same position in the front-rear direction. Thereby, the front surface of the car wash machine body 1 and the front surface of the tank storage cover 30 are arranged on the same surface in the closed state of the tank storage cover 30.

  Further, the upper surface 41E of the first groove portion 41 is formed in an arc shape around the second engagement pin 66 in the closed state. As a result, when the tank storage cover 30 is opened, the second engagement pin 66 rotates in a state where the second engagement pin 66 is in contact with the upper end 43B of the second groove 43.

  According to this embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained. Moreover, since the front surface of the car wash machine main body 1 and the front surface of the tank storage cover 30 are arranged on the same surface when the tank storage cover 30 is closed, the aesthetics of the car wash machine WA can be improved.

  In the first and second embodiments, the tank storage cover 30 rotates, but it may slide back and forth. That is, the first and second groove portions 41 and 43 provided in the tank storage cover 30 extend in the front-rear direction and are arranged side by side, and the rear end is opened. As a result, the first and second engaging pins 65 and 66 can be guided by the first and second groove portions 41 and 43 to slide the tank storage cover 30 back and forth. At this time, the step portion 41 </ b> D may be provided in the first groove portion 41 or in the second groove portion 43. Further, the step portion 41 </ b> D may be provided in both the first groove portion 41 and the second groove portion 43.

  Similarly to the above, the first engagement pin 65 and the second engagement pin 66 may be provided in the tank storage cover 30, and the first groove portion 41 and the second groove portion 43 may be provided in the tank storage portion 50. Further, one of the first engagement pin 65 and the second engagement pin 66 may be provided in the tank storage portion 50 and the other may be provided in the tank storage cover 30.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it can utilize for the car wash machine which installs in a gas station etc. and wash | cleans a to-be-washed vehicle.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Car wash machine body 4 Top brush 4A Rotating shaft 5 Side brush 6 Rocker brush 7 Operation panel 7A Remote panel 41 1st groove part 41A Open end 41B 1st closed end 41C Intermediate | middle end 41D 1st open end (detachment prevention part, step part) )
43 Second groove 43A Open end 43B Open / close end 50 Tank storage 65 First engagement pin 66 Second engagement pin CA Washed vehicle WA Car wash machine

Claims (6)

In the car wash machine for washing the vehicle to be cleaned by injecting the liquid agent while relatively moving the car wash machine body having the rotating brush and the vehicle to be cleaned in the front-rear direction,
A storage tank having an inlet and storing the liquid agent;
A tank storage section provided in the car wash machine main body for storing the liquid storage tank;
A tank storage cover for opening and closing the tank storage portion;
A restricting portion for restricting the opening of the tank storage cover in an exposed state in which the inlet is exposed;
With
The car wash machine, wherein the tank storage cover can be removed when the tank storage cover is moved in a predetermined direction from the exposed state and the restriction of the opening of the tank storage cover by the restriction portion is released. A first engagement pin disposed in one of the tank storage portion and the tank storage cover is guided when the tank storage cover is opened and closed by a first groove portion that is open at one end and disposed at the other,
A second engagement pin disposed in one of the tank storage portion and the tank storage cover is guided when the tank storage cover is opened and closed by a second groove portion that is open at one end and disposed at the other,
The said restriction | limiting part is formed with the level | step-difference part provided in at least one of the 1st, 2nd groove part, and the 1st engagement pin or 2nd engagement pin which contact | abuts to the said level | step-difference part, The 1st aspect is characterized by the above-mentioned. Car wash machine as described in. The first groove and the second groove are arranged on the side of the tank storage cover to open the lower end, and the first engagement pin and the second engagement pin are arranged in the tank storage,
The car wash machine according to claim 2, wherein the tank storage cover can be self-supported when the tank storage cover is removed with its lower side opened.   The first engagement pin is disposed above the second engagement pin, and rotates around the second engagement pin when the tank storage cover shifts from the closed state to the exposed state. The car wash machine according to claim 2 or claim 3.   5. The car wash machine according to claim 4, wherein the first groove portion has a retaining portion that engages with the first engagement pin when the tank storage cover is closed to restrict removal of the tank storage cover. . Protruding above the upper surface of the tank storage cover, and provided with a protrusion that contacts the periphery of the tank storage portion when the tank storage cover is closed,
The car wash machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the contents of the liquid storage tank are identified and displayed on one of mutually opposing surfaces of the protrusion and the car wash machine body.

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